Patient Stories

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Restores Active Lifestyle

After debilitating back pain, a competitive pickleball player found relief through minimally invasive spine surgery in Chicago.

Patient Stories

Flying High Again After Double Hip Replacement

After severe hip pain threatened his career, Chicago flight attendant Ron Caputi returned to work and an active lifestyle following double hip replacement surgery with Dr. Tad Gerlinger.

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Successful Revision Spine Surgery Restores Active Life

After multiple failed spine surgeries, a 64-year-old Illinois patient found lasting relief through advanced cervical and lumbar fusion surgery at MOR.

Patient Stories

No Longer Iced Out of Favorite Activities After Frozen Shoulder Treatment

After months of stiffness and failed physical therapy, Grace regained full shoulder mobility with minimally invasive frozen shoulder surgery at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush.

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Hip Resurfacing Helps Active Patient Avoid Total Hip Replacement

Learn how hip resurfacing helped an active patient avoid total hip replacement and return to cycling with expert care at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush.

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Susie’s Hip Replacement Patient Story

Read how 79-year-old Susie Kuranishi overcame years of hip pain and regained her energy after an anterior approach hip replacement with Dr. Joel Williams.

Patient Stories

Playing Baseball One Month After Total Knee Replacement

Read how a 67 year old lifelong baseball player returned to the field just one month after outpatient total knee replacement at MOR.

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Hip and Knee Pain Eliminated with Two Joint Replacements

After years of JIA, Kelly became pain free through same day hip and knee replacements by Dr. Denis Nam at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago

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MOR Patients Cross the Chicago Marathon Finish Line

Three remarkable Chicago area athletes completed the Bank of America Chicago Marathon this year after overcoming serious orthopedic conditions.

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Non-Operative Spine Care Helps Chicago Patient Return to Pilates

Rachel overcame recurring back pain with Dr. Lotus’ non-operative care and returned to Pilates pain-free.

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Endoscopic Spine Surgery Restores Active Lifestyle

After severe cervical spinal stenosis, 65-year-old Todd found relief with Dr. Kern Singh’s endoscopic spine surgery.

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Horseback Rider Returns to Dressage After Knee and Hip Replacement at MOR

Discover how lifelong rider Joan Buvala overcame severe arthritis with robotic knee and hip replacement surgery.

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Second Opinion from Dr. Grant Garrigues Helps Cyclist Recover After Shoulder Injury

After a severe cycling injury and failed recovery, athlete Paul Rosenblum turned to Dr. Grant Garrigues at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush for a second opinion